Former Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother star George Gilbey has tragically passed away at the age of 40 following an accident at work. The TV personality, hailing from Clacton-on-Sea" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Clacton-on-Sea" link="linked" id="118452">Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, gained fame alongside his mother Linda McGarry and late step-father Pete on the second series of Gogglebox in 2013.

Gilbey’s sudden demise comes as a devastating blow, occurring less than three years after the loss of his step-father and co-star Pete, who succumbed to cancer at the age of 71. The Gilbey family became household names through their appearances on Gogglebox, offering viewers a unique and entertaining insight into their everyday lives.

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